Water Damage Cleanup in a Mount Vernon Retail Shop

12/22/2024 (Permalink)

Water damage can really put a damper on your business. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 for certified technicians and equipment.

SERVPRO® Responds Rapidly to Mitigate Damage

The Holiday Season is the time when small shops can record high volumes of foot traffic that generates much-needed revenue. Small business owners count on this season to close out a rather difficult year with a bang! Our SERVPRO crews live here and understand that a swift response can keep the doors open for business.

Our communication system provides immediate access to help a Mount Vernon store suffering water damage from a burst pipe or other causes. We gather information and send an inspector to ascertain the problem, generate a restoration plan, and then dispatch the required crew to begin the water damage mitigation service.

Our immediate goal is to prevent further water damage to the interior of the store, whether it is a small shop in a strip center or a large retail building. We are very mindful of the devastation to a small “mom & pop” business around the holidays. We strive to protect the merchandise on the shelves, display cases, and the storeroom and keep your doors open. If this is not possible, then we will work to restore operations in a reasonable time.

How SERVPRO Mitigates the Water Damage

• Offer 24-hour emergency service
• Rapid arrival with stocked vehicles
• Trained and certified IICRC technicians
• Stop the water penetration source

Extract standing water with:

• Truck-mounted gas-powered pumps
• Wet vacs with assorted wands
• Self-propelled rider extractors

Once signs of visible water have been removed, we can then strategically place drying equipment to remove ambient moisture from the surroundings, fixtures, and inventory. Restoring RH-relative humidity to below 60% is crucial for minimizing service time and damage. Our extensive inventory of drying equipment is cutting-edge and on-site for placement:

• Centrifugal fans for rapid circulation 
• Air movers for directional circulation 
• LGR-low grain refrigerant dehumidifiers—very effective in colder situations
• Desiccant dehumidifiers utilizing silicone gels to absorb air-borne moisture

Our specialists monitor the drying process by using various moisture reading devices and by repositioning the equipment. This process may take a day, or it may take many days, depending upon the water damage to the store.

Our local SERVPRO of Skagit and Island Counties is always Here to Help®. Our business is to keep you in business. Call or click. (360) 873-8744